News Summary
The Kentucky Department of Education has announced the selection of 11 schools statewide as the 2025 Spotlight Schools. This recognition celebrates schools demonstrating exceptional performance in academics and commitment to student success. Each Spotlight School will share successful practices to inspire and support educational improvements across Kentucky, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
Louisville, Kentucky — Kentucky Department of Education Names 2025 Spotlight Schools Recognizing Academic Excellence
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced the selection of 11 schools across the state as the 2025 Spotlight Schools. This recognition highlights schools that have shown exceptional performance in academics, innovative practices, and a strong commitment to student success.
List of Recognized Schools
- Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent)
- Cold Hill Elementary School (Laurel County)
- Dawson Springs Jr./Sr. High School (Dawson Springs Independent)
- duPont Manual High School (Jefferson County)
- Farmington Elementary School (Graves County)
- Farristown Middle School (Madison County)
- Graham Brown School (Jefferson County)
- McKee Elementary (Jackson County)
- Pikeville High School (Pikeville Independent)
- South Warren Middle School (Warren County)
- B. Muncy Elementary School (Leslie County)
Criteria for Recognition
The schools were chosen based on strong leadership, effective teaching strategies, and a dedication to ongoing improvement. These schools have demonstrated how innovative practices and a focus on student achievement can lead to notable success in education.
Role of Spotlight Schools in Kentucky’s Education System
As part of the program, each Spotlight School will share successful practices with other schools across Kentucky. They will serve as model examples to help boost student performance statewide. The goal is to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvements in schools that may be facing challenges or seeking new strategies.
Documentation of Success and Learning
To support their recognition, each Spotlight School developed a story card that details their journey toward excellence. These story cards include insights into the strategies adopted, initiatives undertaken, and lessons learned. They are designed to function as practical resources for educators and school leaders seeking to implement similar successful practices in their own environments.
Resources for Education Community
All schools and educators interested in learning from these success stories are encouraged to visit the Spotlight Schools webpage. There, they can access the story cards to find ideas on closing achievement gaps and fostering academic success.
Comments from School Leaders
Principal Angie Alexander of Farristown Middle School expressed appreciation for the recognition opportunity, emphasizing its value for collaboration and ongoing learning. The program aims to inspire schools to exchange ideas and build on proven practices to improve education outcomes.
Future Collaboration and Support
The Kentucky Department of Education, under the leadership of Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, is committed to working closely with the Spotlight Schools. This collaboration aims to promote continuous improvement and to support schools statewide in providing high-quality education for all students.
Additional Information
For more details about the Spotlight Schools program, visitors are encouraged to visit the official Kentucky Department of Education website at www.education.ky.gov.
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Additional Resources
- Tri-State Homepage: KDE Recognizes Dawson Springs School
- Wikipedia
- On3: Jasper Johnson Prepares for Kentucky Spotlight
- Google Search: Kentucky education Spotlight Schools
- Kentucky.com: Spotlight on Education
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education Achievement Kentucky
- PMG Kentucky: Hillview Academy Featured in Spotlight
- Google News: Kentucky Spotlight Schools
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